The Science Of Scientific Writing Set 2 Set 2 - Indicator words : 3 types of Indicators : Example : Exercise 1 : Exercise 2 : Exercise 3 : Exercise 4 : Exercise 5 : Exercise 6 : Final page Set 2.
OVERVIEW: The way to well-written science
PART I: Paragraphs and Sentences...
SET 1: The Parts of Arguments
SET 2: Indicator Words
SET 3: Refining Claims
SET 4: Locating Arguments in Prose
SET 5: Rationale's Essay Planner
SET 6: Assessing
SET 7 : More on Assessing
Exercise 6
Now that you have
analysed the architecture of Sally's story so thoroughly, let's put that knowledge
to use, and map the entire argument on the workspace.
Hints
- Start by using the cursor to select the text that expresses the main position.
- Drag it onto the workspace and make it the top box (white) of the map.
- Then drag and drop blocks of text that directly support or counter the main position, and add them to the map as reasons and objections.
- Work your way systematically down the map, adding in more reasons and objections until all the text below has been used.
- As before, DON'T transfer indicator words.
Sally the security officer was on duty when the diamonds were stolen. Many people consider her trustworthy, SINCE she has worked at the firm for 10 years. HOWEVER, Sally may have been tempted to steal the diamonds FOR she has recently had financial difficulties BECAUSE she plays online poker every night. Gloria says Sally didn't do it, BUT she is Sally's best friend. The safe wasn't tampered with, SO the thief must have used the proper key. CONSEQUENTLY Sally stole the diamonds, AS only she had access to the key.
Many barristers
have recently started using Rationale in the courtroom, to
help them present complex arguments to the jury. 
Do
you agree that a map would be a handy aid if you had to persuade someone of
poor Sally's guilt?
No model answer for this one!
Content of this page drawn in whole or part from the Austhink Rationale Exercises with permission from Austhink .